Several years ago, I became aware of Cooperstown, New York’s Beautification Program (funded by The Clark Foundation) and its glorious holiday celebrations with extremely detailed, couture-styled outdoor decorations. Although I have neither the skills nor the patience to even try to copy what these incredible artists at Cooperstown have done, they have inspired me to [...]
What makes a good garden photo ? I get asked this every time I make a presentation and often feign ignorance, not simply out of coy self-effacement but because there are so many potential answers. Well then, how do you, mr. professional, take good photos ? I dunno, I just point my camera at what [...]
In the past week, we’ve received several comments from readers who have questions. If any of you have any insights on these topics, we’d greatly appreciate you sharing them! Ann Sickinger asked: “I was hoping I might find some suggestions to help me with a problem I have. I am trying to put in a [...]
Wide open spaces have an undeniable appeal of their own: a feeling of freedom, abundance, and endless possibilities. But in many cases—at least on a home-garden scale—the concepts of “expanse” and “garden” just don’t mesh. Even where space is abundant, dividing it into more-manageable areas with structures such as fences and walls may be the [...]